Andy Murray is perhaps the most iconic sports figure in the history of British sport, after ending a near-century wait for a male winner of the Wimbledon title.
His 2013 Wimbledon victory over Novak Djokovic still stands out as one of the most important victories in British sporting history.
Since his retirement in August 2024, a number of young British players have emerged, including Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu and Jacob Fearnley.
Ahead of Wimbledon’s opening matches on June 30, Murray has given his thoughts on the current level of British tennis.
Andy Murray says British tennis is ‘going well at the moment’
Speaking to The Guardian, Murray was positive about the progress made by some of Britain’s biggest talents.
Murray, who first played at Wimbledon 20 years ago, said: “We’re going well at the moment.
“Jack’s done very well. Emma’s a grand slam champion.”
The Scotsman noted the impressive recent form of Sonay Kartal and Jacob Fearnley – two players who often do not grab the headlines like Draper and Raducanu.
Murray added: “Sonay’s had a brilliant year. And what Jacob has done in the last year is not quite unprecedented, but it’s very impressive.
“To come out of college and be around the top 50 is great to see.”
Draper, Raducanu and Kartal make up three British players currently ranked in the top 50 players on the ATP and WTA Tours.
Meanwhile, 23-year-old Fearnley sits just outside the top 50, at 51 on the ATP Tour.
Andy Murray sends love letter to local courts after 3,000 park tennis courts transformed across Britain
Andy Murray has sent a ‘love letter’ to local courts in celebration of the transformation of over 3,000 park tennis courts across Britain.
The letter forms part of The Park Tennis Project. As described on the LTA’s website, the project is a ‘nationwide investment by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation, delivered by the LTA, to refurbish public tennis courts and open the sport to many more people.’
The £30 million UK government and LTA Tennis Foundation investment aims to significantly raise annual participation in parks across the UK – to over 500,000 players over the coming years.
Murray’s letter conveys a moving synopsis. He concludes: “It’s your park. It’s your doorstep.
“This is where it all starts, time to write your story.”
